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HV55 MJY

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

155,684 mi
Last recorded155,684 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 MJY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 155,684 miles

both front headlamp covers slightly deteriated

front brake fluctuation 20%

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

o/s/r reg lamp not working

Fail 20 Oct 2020 155,679 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side n/s/r park no effort (1.4.1 (a))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak n/s/r shock (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f bottom ball joint cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front headlamp covers slightly deteriated

front brake fluctuation 20%

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

o/s/r reg lamp not working

Pass 10 May 2019 144,143 miles

front service brake fluctuation 20%

o/s/r tyre has nail in

park brake only just met minimum requirement 16%

Fail 8 May 2019 144,143 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f arb droplink b/j cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f bottom ball joint cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

front service brake fluctuation 20%

o/s/r tyre has nail in

park brake only just met minimum requirement 16%

Pass 4 May 2018 132,853 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 132,853 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 124,882 miles

Front discs

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 124,879 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front discs

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 113,824 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 11 Sep 2014 103,864 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 103,864 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear discs in poor conditoin

Pass 4 Sep 2013 93,522 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 93,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 82,622 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 67,197 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 51,000 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 42,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?

Based on 1,326,487 MOT tests across 79,932 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
6,909
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
79,932
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,238
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,690
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 24,018
Registration plate lamp not working 21,723
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 19,411
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HV55 MJY is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Focus C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 73,496 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HV55 MJY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Focus C-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HV55 MJY is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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